{"id":86853,"date":"2025-02-28T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/?page_id=86853"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:39:30","slug":"beyond-booth-space","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/beyond-booth-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond Booth Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-887d840fdbf0a9395860e1280abb27c4\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Jump To: <\/mark> <a href=\"#CNECT\">CNECT<\/a> | <a href=\"#BusinesstoBusinessMatchmaking\">Matchmaking<\/a> | <a href=\"#PEO11\">SOF AT&amp;L 1:1 Meetings<\/a> | <a href=\"#appointment\">SOF Week Meeting Hub<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-19532239\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c936b185\">\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f1b5b072 gb-headline-text\" id=\"CNECT\">CNECT<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1cd1edd\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7a8c809\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-2d591271\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-90ae2b99\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90ae2b99\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-64045b16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-64045b16\" src=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo.png\" alt=\"cnect logo\" title=\"cnect logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo.png 1080w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cnect-logo-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bc1664da\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc1664da\">\n\n<p><strong>CNECT<\/strong> is an exclusive engagement program designed to connect government acquisition representatives\u2014both U.S. and Partner Nation\u2014with industry partners to explore innovative solutions that address capability gaps for SOF warfighters worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By bridging the gap between SOF acquisition professionals and industry innovators, <strong>GSOF&#8217;s CNECT<\/strong> enhances collaboration and accelerates the development of technologies and solutions that support the evolving needs of the special operations community. <strong>The CNECT Meeting Hub at SOF Week is adjacent to the SOF Week Meeting Hub<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0b90068f gb-headline-text\">2025 SOF Week Participating Countries:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Australia<\/strong> &#8211; Australian SOCOMD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Belgium<\/strong> \u2013 Directorate Protection &amp; Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan<\/strong> \u2013 Japanese SOF<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NATO<\/strong> \u2013 Innovation Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Republic of Korea<\/strong> \u2013 Special Warfare Command<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Romania<\/strong> \u2013 SOF Command (ROU SOFCOM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweden<\/strong> \u2013 Swedish SOF (SWESOF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thailand<\/strong> \u2013 Defense Technology Institute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3e98315c gbp-section--background gbp-card--border\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7fef1139\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1db0572b gb-headline-text\">Application Window Will Open in Spring 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Application Window: 9 MARCH 2026 &#8211; 10 APRIL 2026 at 5 PM ET<br><em>One application per company will be accepted. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f1713edd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ccde9738\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e632343\">\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e04bf908 gb-headline-text\" id=\"BusinesstoBusinessMatchmaking\">Business-to-Business Matchmaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve partnered with<strong> <\/strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Govmates&nbsp;<\/strong>to build a structured networking program designed to connect SOF week attendees through targeted, one-on-one meetings. By facilitating strategic introductions,&nbsp;<strong>Govmates&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span>helps foster collaboration, drive innovation, and accelerate solutions that address critical challenges within the SOF community. Additional information will be provided in Spring 2026.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4dec3378\">\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47a558ca\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1b3d659d gb-headline-text BusinesstoBusinessMatchmaking\" id=\"PEO11\">SOF AT&amp;L 1:1 Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USSOCOM&#8217;s Acquisition branch, <strong>Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT&amp;L)<\/strong>, offers industry a unique opportunity to engage with their leadership during SOF Week. These 15-minute sessions provide a forum for companies to present their solutions, discuss emerging capabilities, and explore potential opportunities within USSOCOM\u2019s acquisition framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meetings are selected using an application process, and we encourage all interested participants to apply early for a chance to connect with government decision-makers shaping the future of special operations technology and procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Tampa Convention Center, Level 1, &#8220;PEO Row&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Available: <\/strong>Meetings will be scheduled with chosen applicants in select time slots between 18 &#8211; 21 MAY. If applying, please note meetings can take place as early as Monday afternoon. Please plan accordingly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e99f6aba gbp-section--background gbp-card--border\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6846dda0\">\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7829c78b gb-headline-text\">Applications will open in Spring 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">2025 Application Window: 12 MARCH &#8211; 4 APRIL<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-748cc446\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-224c2010\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3293fd70 gb-headline-text\" id=\"appointment\">SOF Week Meeting Hub<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-316c6eff gbp-section\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4617b53e gbp-section__inner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d0aa4a4\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59e8d371 gb-headline-text gbp-section__text\">Meeting space at SOF Week can be hard to find&#8230; we&#8217;re hoping to fix that with the <strong>SOF Week Meeting Hub<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location: <\/strong>Marriott Water Street &#8211; Level 2 &#8211; Grand Ballroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Available: <\/strong>Tuesday, 19 MAY and Wednesday, 20 MAY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting space is not private; tabletops can seat 4-6 meeting participants and will be spaced out across the Grand Ballroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Space can be booked in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-Person Booking: <\/strong>During SOF Week, you can approach the SOF Week Meeting Hub Check-In Table and request a meeting table for a certain time (including right then)! On-site requests will be accommodated if space is available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SOF Week Mobile App: <\/strong>You can use the App to invite a fellow SOF Week Attendee to a meeting at a certain table and time in the SOF Week Meeting Hub.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Whether you&#8217;re coordinating with industry partners, meeting a government customer, or reuniting with an old colleague, the SOF Week Meeting Hub offers a location to make it happen!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42b567bb\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"25sw meeting hub collage\" class=\"wp-image-87904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/25sw-meeting-hub-collage.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jump To: CNECT | Matchmaking | SOF AT&amp;L 1:1 Meetings | SOF Week Meeting Hub CNECT Application Window Will Open in Spring 2026 Application Window: 9 MARCH 2026 &#8211; 10 APRIL 2026 at 5 PM ETOne application per company will be accepted. Business-to-Business Matchmaking We&#8217;ve partnered with Govmates&nbsp;to build a structured networking program designed to &#8230; <a title=\"Beyond Booth Space\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/beyond-booth-space\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Beyond Booth Space\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Beyond Booth Space \u2013 SOF Week Meetings & Matchmaking","_seopress_titles_desc":"Explore CNECT, matchmaking, 1:1 meetings, and the SOF Week Meeting Hub to connect government and industry at SOF Week.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-86853","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86853"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":110348,"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/86853\/revisions\/110348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}